Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed some small white spots on my baby's fingernails. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
White spots on nails may indicate poor gastrointestinal function, also suggest a deficiency of trace elements such as calcium and silicon, and may have parasites. People with this condition are prone to nervous sensitivity, irritability, and habitual constipation. A normal person's nail is half the length of the third finger bone, with a width that is neither too wide nor too narrow, rich in elasticity, not easily broken, certain hardness, edges parallel to the flesh, light red in color, shiny, without spots, and without bumps. However, judging diseases by nails is not very comprehensive. I recommend it's best to have a check-up at the hospital.